Harold Porter sits where the mountains run into the sea, in the middle of the richest coastal fynbos in the country, and it is known for its waterfalls and amber pools. Two walks lead to falls and they are not alike. The Disa Kloof Trail follows the river under shade for 950 metres, about half an hour each way, ending at a boardwalk and a seat below the waterfall, and SANBI state that the whole route works for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Leopards Kloof is the other kind of walk. It needs a permit and a gate key from the entrance, it crosses the stream several times, and after heavy rain permission may simply not be given. Above both, the Fynbos and Zigzag trails climb into the natural section for views over Bettys Bay to the sea. Ninety six bird species are on the garden list.
Highlights
- The Disa Kloof Trail, 950 metres each way to a waterfall, accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs
- Leopards Kloof, a permit walk through forest to a second waterfall
- The Fynbos and Zigzag trails, climbing for views over Bettys Bay to the sea
- Ninety six bird species recorded on the garden list
- Amber pools and relict forest in the gorges
- A restaurant, plant sales and a book and craft shop
- On the edge of the core zone of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve
Tips
Tickets are sold online through Webtickets and cash is no longer accepted. Keys for Leopards Kloof are not issued after 13:00 and must be back by 16:00, so start early if you want both waterfalls. No dogs, and do not feed the baboons.